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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1944
Page
3
A partial resumption of service on the tram system prompted warnings of a potential train dispute. The Tramway Secretary said personnel reductions and overday work caused tensions, with a small number of workers left to handle overtime. The director at Manpower and union leaders discussed possible industrial action and compensation concerns.
Fragmentary report details a North region YMCA service with mentions of leaders and plans. The text references Melbourne figures, a debate over a hall, and activities including camps and travel, with incomplete sentences and scattered names.
Unclear OCR text lists fixtures and probable teams such as Cubpern Wo ORAKC Nn 2 and Mamule. Mentions pum Wepine Cag WAAW SPT TM G No. 3 Sonik 145 pans and Dust Sual. alphanumeric codes and fragments suggest a tournament schedule or match listings with numerous unreadable items.
Canberra secretariat planned as federation links Becomx Be rvicemen s Association and Ub Motilimed oldies Ballors Airens Association to form national legion. Current Lewin Wwe 33,000 members paid up to US0 monthly. target 73000 members.
A report from South Australia notes landowners resist employing prisoners of war, harming local work and provoking complaints. The Ade-Allo branch of the AW.U. heard that landowners push workers away and treat prisoners poorly, with unions stating members would not suffer if such employment stopped.
Air Training Corps cadets from Lyton Canberra and Queanbeyan complete proficiency and competency exams this week. Cadets face potential age limits or disqualification from conventional parade unless they pass. drill parades continue Sundays at 1000 hours with a special May 21 parade. An upcoming Sunday review on Day 4 will test proficiency and select cadets receive special invitations.
A 13 year old girl appeared at the Children’s Court after an incident connected to a group described as coloured soldiers. The girl told the court she had stayed out all night with a man, and her mother claimed she knew nothing of her activities. The proceedings noted a special stage at the hearing and the girl was admitted to some kind of risk or misbehavior context. The report emphasizes the young age and unclear guardianship surrounding the case.
Labour shortages threaten the sugar harvest as mills seek returning experienced workers. Deputy C J Bellmore and local officials urge former employees to rejoin staffing at mills, noting new hires are needed to meet seasonal demand.
Sydney Thursday reports Prices Commissioner Professor Copland outlining a zoning plan to fix basic milk prices in the most favored zones with supplements for production costs. A subsidy of 2d per gallon for winter months was discussed along with possible retrospective payment and further inquiries into pricing fairness amid a collapsed industry.
Melbourne report says the Commonwealth Superintendent of Dairy Exports told dairy industry officials that wealth per cow rose and production improved over 20 years. Improvement credited to upgraded equipment and government policy enabling farmers to rent land at user friendly rates.
Weather notes for Canberra show a high near 26 degrees and a low around 4 as calm conditions ease earlier wind. The report lists erratic temperature figures and distant stations, with no strong wind reducing discomfort despite chilly readings.
In a Gloucester era report, MPs and gentry are stirred as a furniture claim involving Henry W. Mollenn and his wife faces probe. Frederick Stewart MP notes that river trade was affected during the inquiry, with allegations of price concerns and alleged misconduct at a Halwa residence.
Assistant Controller of Planning in Melbourne and an assistant planning officer in Melbourne are to be appointed to the War Housing Staff of the Department of Labour. Each will earn over £10 a week. The positions, notified in the new grant, include salaries ranging from £68 5 7 to £84 7 2, with duties centered on planning and related duties in Melbourne.
Melbourne hearse-like report places total Russian dead and displaced near twenty million by end of last year. Civilian deaths deportations and imprisonments cited alongside military losses in a bleak accounting. International reaction and public interest highlighted by foreign correspondents in a wartime dispatch.
Air observers from a VA unit reported a glider collision at a naval training range near Reva. The incident involved a plane crash scare and an emergency alert. Investigators and officials mounted a ground probe after witnesses described debris and scorched marks.
A move will be made in Sydney to end the cooks' strike employed by the CCC. A joint application by A.W.17 and the Allied Works Council seeks arbitration to appoint a conciliatory commission. At Toowoomba Court today, some offenders were fined £15 for disobeying lawful instructions.
Sydney police report a Thurxing auxwell Kidnacnufer aged 31 of Arn ciffe pleaded guilty to delaying mail delivery and a 10 pound fine was imposed. An investigating officer noted the incident occurred after a note left by the offender.
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